ABOUT SAINI SAMAJ IN HARYANA
Sainis of North India - Haryana
The province of India called Haryana which was earlier a part of greater Punjab province has acquired its name from Abhiryana/Ahiryana, which denotes land of fearless Ahirs, who are the dominant people of Eastern Haryana, known as Ahirwal. As Sainis and Ahirs have common origins from Yadu tribe of Vedic Aryans so are found along them in different parts of Haryana. Sainis and Ahirs allied themselves under the Krishna-Pandava combine and after the war of ten kings known as Mahabharat at Kurukshetra they emerged victorious. At this time, Sainis got settled in different areas of Haryana by the Pandavas, Around the rivers called Saraswati (Ghaggar) and its branch known as Drishtadvadi, which was flowing through present day Jind, Hansi, and Hissar areas. Later during the Mauryan empire Sainis again got their hold even more stronger in these areas as Sainis constituted a major part of Mauryan army.
Present day Haryana is divided into nineteen districts with its capital at Chandigarh. Geographically, we can divide Haryana into four main regions. These include; Ahirwal-Mewat, which comprises districts of Faridabad, Gurgaon, Mohindragarh, and Rewari. The second region is Shivalik region and it includes Yamunanagar, Punchkula, Ambala, and Kurukshetra district. The third is named Central Haryana which includes Jhajjar, Rohtak, Sonipat, Panipat, and Bhiwani. The final region is South west Haryana and it includes districts of Jind, Kaithal, Fatehabad, Hissar, and Sirsa.
Sainis constitute the third largest farming caste in Haryana.Shivalik region is the region most densely inhabited by Saini community and is followed by SouthWest, Ahirwal, and Central Haryana in decreasing order.Sainis are the integral part of culture of Haryana. Hookah and Turban are the trademarks of their tradition and as well as the titles of Chaudhary and Sardar as has been the part of culture of Haryana People . They believe both in Sikhism as well as Hinduism although Hindus cnstitute the majority. Inter-religion marriages are the norm.They speak pure Haryanvi dialect as well as Punjabi in certain parts neighbouring Punjab.
Shivalik Region
Panchkula- This district borders the Saini dominated areas of Punjab and Himachal Pardesh, and Union territory of Chandigarh. Sainis are one of the peasantry of this district and are scattered all throughout regions such as; Morni, Kalka, Raipur Rani, Ramgarh, and Mauli, etc. Mr. Sadhu Ram Saini is the former MLA of this district.
Ambala- also known as Amba -wala i..e. land of Mango trees and was a part of kingdom of Pandavas. This district is in close proximity with Dera Bassi and Ropar areas of Punjab.Saini villages are in large numbers in this district. Narayangarh , Kala Amb, Shazadpura and Saha are most densely inhabited by Saini community.Stupas found at Sugh and Chaneti speaks of the Mauryan times glory of this region and Saini dominance.Many Sikh historic temples are situated in this distict like Gurudwara Lakhnaur Sahib. Mr. Raj Kumar Saini is the former MLA of Narayangarh.
Yamunanagar- This district is situated across the river Jamuna and is the entry point to the Saini dominated districts of Hardwar and Saharanpur of U.P. and Uttarachanchal. Sainis are the main farming community along with Rajputs in this area. Sadhaura, Jagadhari, Khizrabad, Radaur, Chachrauli areas have a vast population of Saini farming community. Mr. Bishan Lal Saini is present MLA of Jagadhari constituency.
Kurukshetra- Sainis made it their stronghold after the battle of Mahabharat. Thanesar, Pipli, Ladwa, Shahbad-Markanda, and Babain, etc., areas have the largest number of Saini villages. Saini domination in this area speaks of their Krishna-Pandava lineage, Thanesar is the native place of Harash Vardhana, the last ruler of Aryan Hindu empire before the arrival of Muslim Salatnat era. Kurukshetra district is also related to the Sikh Guru Har Gobind Ji’s visits to this area and therefore many Sainis are followers of Sikhism in this area. Sardar Gurdial Singh Saini is the former MP of this district and is the president of Haryana Saini Samaj. At present, Mrs. Kailasho Devi Saini is the MP and belongs to Partappura village of this district. She is doing a lot for the upliftment of Haryana women. Sardar Sahib Singh Saini is the former MLA from Thanesar.
SouthWest Haryana
Kaithal- was founded by Yudhisthera, where Hanuman was born. Vedic habitations of Manush and Elaspad (now called Shergarh), are found in this area. Sainis are one of the largest population in this area. For example, in Guhla-Cheeka and Arnauli etc. Mr. Balbir Saini is the former Haryana Minister from Pehowa. Saini women of this district are well known for performing Ghummar dance.
Jind-Hissar-Fatehabad- The sister branch of Saraswati called Drishtadvadi used to flow through this region during Mahabharat times, and Vedic settlements of Rakhigarhi, Banawali, Kunal, and Agroha speaks of Sainis settlement in this region. For example, in Safidon, Dhanouri, Kalait, Rajound, Jind, Tohana, Hansi-Hissar, and Jakhal areas. In 1197, Raja Bhimadeva organized a Sarvkhap Panchayat at Hissar to protect the territory from Muslim invaders in which 5,000 Sainis participated as fighters along with other Kshatriyas of the region. Hansi and Hissar are famous for its best Oxen. Mr. Attar Singh Saini (former MLA and minister) belongs to Hansi and Mr. Hari Singh Saini, (former minister) to Hissar.
Ahirwal\Eastern Haryana
Faridabad- Sainis are present all throughout the district from Bhallabhgarh to Hodal and along the banks of Jamuna. Senapati Gulab Singh Saini led the forces of Bhallabhgarh after the death of Raja Nahar Singh during 1857 revolt against British and sacrificed his life fighting for his country. His statue is located in his memory near Chandni Chowk in New Delhi.Shri Manohar Lal Saini was the member of 6th parliament from Faridabad.
Gurgaon-Rewari—Sainis are scattered in this region of Ahirwal.
Mohindragarh—Sainis make a substantial portion of farming community of this district. Ateli Mandi, Nangal Chaudhary and Narnaul have sizeable number of villages belonging to Sainis. From here, Sainis continue their presence in Rajasthan.
Central Haryana
Sainis are widely distributed in this region of Haryana.
Sainis are settled in the belts of Rohtak- Sampla, Bahadurgarh - Jhajjar-Kultana, Gohana-Sonipat-Gannaur and throughout in Sonipat and Panipat. Sainis of Rohtak , Bahadurgarh, Sampla and Nayagaon activily participated in Indian Freedom Struggle. Sainis are the traditional skilled workforce behind the famous REWRI and GACHAK industry of Rohtak. Dr. Ram Kumar Saini is present MLA from Gohana in Panipat.
FROM ---SAINISTARMATRIMONIAL.COM-----19-05-2009
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